Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER?

Danny · 10-11-2006, 05:07 PM

http://pollmeister.blogspot.com/2007...e-smarter.html

haha · 10-11-2006, 05:16 PM

This sounds like BS to me. The smartest people I have known were generally Jews or Japanese, and neither were particularly tall.

Ha

**Martha** · 10-11-2006, 05:19 PM

So the DanTien personna is back?

I have heard before that tall people are smarter.
And are more successful, more likely to be elected president, earn more money, etc.

Short people ain't got no reason to live.

I find that I am better off when having a tough discussion with a client or a lawyer, to be behind my big desk, sitting on my chair that is higher than my guest chairs. I even pounded on my desk once, to get the attention of my "guests." As a short person, I needed to develop presence.

FreeBird · 10-11-2006, 06:08 PM

From my work experience of the last 25 years it is my conclusion that it's the ones who produce results that either "move up" or are allowed to excell in their "niche" areas of expertise for decades.

Like George Jefferson I'm also a "shorty" at 5'6" and not only have I "moved on up" I will also be "moving on out" much sooner than most others because not only have I produced enough results for the big Kahuna to keep me, I also had the vision to know what I wanted (er) and the discipline over a number of years to achieve it.

Can't imagine retiring to a high rise on the east side though!

LRS · 10-11-2006, 10:20 PM

I read that taller people may have received optimal nutrition in utero and as young children. Healthy well nourished children tend to be smarter than poorly nourished children. "Tall" is in relation to siblings/parents, so it is subjective--if your mom is 5' and your sisters are 5' tall, and you are a 5'4" woman, you probably received optimal nourishment and you may have an intellectual edge over your sibs. Sounds like the basis of many a family feud to me.

There are too many genetic variables relating to height to make it a reliable indicator of intelligence all by itself. Some nationalities are tall, some are short. The Dutch are the tallest people (the average height for Dutch men is 6'). I haven't heard that they are also the most intelligent.

larry · 10-11-2006, 10:41 PM

I be that 3.1% at the very top. We were a meat and potatoes family. English side of the family is rather tall and Russian side is rather stout. I'm the results of the union.

MJ · 10-11-2006, 10:43 PM

Darn, if I only was 3 inches taller, I could have ER'd a few years sooner.

Cool Dood · 10-12-2006, 12:24 AM

So one giantess and two little girls walk into a retirement forum...

ladelfina · 10-12-2006, 03:43 AM

I would be somewhat suspicious of such a study performed on adults, less so if they studied "tall" children (like under 5 years old).

Being of "average" height (5'4") I am still highly aware of the attention and perks given to people taller than I. A counter lady at a big dep't. store once looked literally right over my shoulder to serve the (tall) person physically behind me! Who's to say that more praise and attention in school, in sports, and in the workplace doesn't itself lead to better performance, better confidence, better retention of ideas and information?

Quote:

tall people are smarter.
And are more successful, more likely to be elected president

hee hee.. Martha, who's smarter, GWB or Michael Dukakis?

HFWR · 10-12-2006, 01:12 PM

What's the saying?

"I didn't know they stacked sh!t that high..."

Danny · 10-12-2006, 02:06 PM

http://pollmeister.blogspot.com/2007...e-smarter.html

farmerEd · 10-12-2006, 02:18 PM

I would suspect that taller people are often *treated* differently than shorter people, and therefore may get certain advantages in jobs/education/social situations etc...quite figuratively, short people always "look up to" tall people...so I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't that taller people are born smarter, but that because they often recieve better/preferential treatment it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy in terms of success later in life....just my arm-chair analysis/theory anyway.

BTW: I'm 6'2"

Mr._johngalt · 10-12-2006, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTien

Great short people in history were enumerated—Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, Aristotle Onassis, Prince.

"Prince"?

JG

jj · 10-12-2006, 08:50 PM

This thread just reminds me of that wonderful Randy Newman song, "Short People"

(I'm 5' 4" btw, DH 5' 10" - retired 10/05)

Danny · 10-12-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jj

This thread just reminds me of that wonderful Randy Newman song, "Short People"

(I'm 5' 4" btw, DH 5' 10" - retired 10/05)

http://pollmeister.blogspot.com/2007/03/study-says-taller-people-smarter.html

Mr._johngalt · 10-13-2006, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jj

This thread just reminds me of that wonderful Randy Newman song, "Short People"

(I'm 5' 4" btw, DH 5' 10" - retired 10/05)

I find myself humming this tune, inserting other groups like fat people,
or dumb people, etc. Good song. Works well with many venues.

JG

mickeyd · 10-13-2006, 11:15 AM

I used to be 74" (6'2") but a recent measurement at the Doctor's office indicated that I'm now 73".

Evidently I am now shorter, as well as dumber. Well I knew about the dumber part, but who the hell stole an inch from me

?

I hope that this is the only inch I will be losing, if you get my drift.........

View Poll Results: Those Who Have ER'd, About To or Look Likely Too - What Is your Height?
Male - 6'6" or Over	4	4.30%
- 6'4" - 6'5"	5	5.38%
- 6'2" - 6'3"	9	9.68%
- 6'0" - 6'1"	14	15.05%
- 5'10" - 5'11"	19	20.43%
- 5'8" - 5'9"	12	12.90%
- 5'6" - 5'7"	2	2.15%
- 5'4" - 5'5"	3	3.23%
- 5'2" - 5'3"	0	0%
- 5'0" - 5'1"	0	0%
- Under 5'	0	0%
Female - 6'6" or Over	0	0%
- 6'4" - 6'5"	0	0%
- 6'2" - 6'3"	0	0%
- 6'0" - 6'1"	2	2.15%
- 5'10" - 5'11"	2	2.15%
- 5'8" - 5'9"	6	6.45%
- 5'6" - 5'7"	0	0%
- 5'4" - 5'5"	5	5.38%
- 5'2" - 5'3"	6	6.45%
- 5'0" - 5'1"	2	2.15%
- Under 5'	2	2.15%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

10-11-2006, 05:07 PM	#1
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10-11-2006, 05:16 PM	#2
haha Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,480	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? This sounds like BS to me. The smartest people I have known were generally Jews or Japanese, and neither were particularly tall. Ha __________________ "Show 'em just enough to win the turkey."- Former KY Governor Bert Combs

10-11-2006, 05:19 PM	#3
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 9,861	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? So the DanTien personna is back? I have heard before that tall people are smarter. And are more successful, more likely to be elected president, earn more money, etc. Short people ain't got no reason to live. I find that I am better off when having a tough discussion with a client or a lawyer, to be behind my big desk, sitting on my chair that is higher than my guest chairs. I even pounded on my desk once, to get the attention of my "guests." As a short person, I needed to develop presence. __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

10-11-2006, 06:08 PM	#4
FreeBird Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 57	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? From my work experience of the last 25 years it is my conclusion that it's the ones who produce results that either "move up" or are allowed to excell in their "niche" areas of expertise for decades. Like George Jefferson I'm also a "shorty" at 5'6" and not only have I "moved on up" I will also be "moving on out" much sooner than most others because not only have I produced enough results for the big Kahuna to keep me, I also had the vision to know what I wanted (er) and the discipline over a number of years to achieve it. Can't imagine retiring to a high rise on the east side though! __________________ "I don't do drugs.... I am drugs" Salvador Dali

10-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#5
LRS Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 228	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? I read that taller people may have received optimal nutrition in utero and as young children. Healthy well nourished children tend to be smarter than poorly nourished children. "Tall" is in relation to siblings/parents, so it is subjective--if your mom is 5' and your sisters are 5' tall, and you are a 5'4" woman, you probably received optimal nourishment and you may have an intellectual edge over your sibs. Sounds like the basis of many a family feud to me. There are too many genetic variables relating to height to make it a reliable indicator of intelligence all by itself. Some nationalities are tall, some are short. The Dutch are the tallest people (the average height for Dutch men is 6'). I haven't heard that they are also the most intelligent.

10-11-2006, 10:41 PM	#6
larry Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 252	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? I be that 3.1% at the very top. We were a meat and potatoes family. English side of the family is rather tall and Russian side is rather stout. I'm the results of the union. __________________ time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana

10-11-2006, 10:43 PM	#7
MJ Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,995	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? Darn, if I only was 3 inches taller, I could have ER'd a few years sooner. __________________ I look to the present moment because that's where I live my life.

10-12-2006, 12:24 AM	#8
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10-12-2006, 01:12 PM	#10
HFWR Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,436	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? What's the saying? "I didn't know they stacked sh!t that high..." __________________ Have Fun When Retired Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self defense...

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Danny Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnehaha Posts: 1,999	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? http://pollmeister.blogspot.com/2007...e-smarter.html __________________ Danny's Waking Up To Another Beautiful Day Danny's American Diners Drive-ins Roadhouses Joints & Dives Waking Up With Nothing To Do...Trying My Very Best To Get It All Done Each and Everyday Golden Rule and Good Actions = Good Results

10-12-2006, 02:18 PM	#12
farmerEd Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 697	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? I would suspect that taller people are often treated differently than shorter people, and therefore may get certain advantages in jobs/education/social situations etc...quite figuratively, short people always "look up to" tall people...so I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't that taller people are born smarter, but that because they often recieve better/preferential treatment it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy in terms of success later in life....just my arm-chair analysis/theory anyway. BTW: I'm 6'2"

10-12-2006, 08:50 PM	#14
jj Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 86	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? This thread just reminds me of that wonderful Randy Newman song, "Short People" (I'm 5' 4" btw, DH 5' 10" - retired 10/05) __________________ too cheap to even use dryer sheets - never mind recycle them!

10-13-2006, 11:15 AM	#17
mickeyd Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas~29N/98W Posts: 2,290	Re: Study Says Taller People Generally Smarter - More Likely To ER? I used to be 74" (6'2") but a recent measurement at the Doctor's office indicated that I'm now 73". Evidently I am now shorter, as well as dumber. Well I knew about the dumber part, but who the hell stole an inch from me? I hope that this is the only inch I will be losing, if you get my drift......... __________________ Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx In dire need of: faster horses, younger woman, older whiskey, more money.